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The probiotic strain Bifidobacterium breve (Bif195), when co-administered with aspirin, appears to mitigate stomach injury caused by aspirin, according to the results of a randomized crossover trial.

HCC incidence rare in autoimmune hepatitis, tied to obesity, cirrhosis

The incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains low in patients with autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) even after developing cirrhosis, according to a study. Factors such as obesity, cirrhosis, and AIH/primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) variant syndrome can increase the risk of HCC incidence.

19 Jan 2024

Parental smoking, asthma, respiratory tract infections in childhood linked to adult OSA

Parental smoking, maternal asthma, and frequent lower respiratory tract infections before the age of 7 years are predictive of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) development during adulthood, suggests a study.

19 Jan 2024

Tacrolimus outclasses cyclosporine after liver transplantation for PSC

Tacrolimus appears to be more effective than cyclosporine in improving patient and graft survival after liver transplantation (LT) for primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), results of a study have shown.

TaTME-DCAA feasible for low rectal cancer

A retrospective, propensity score-matched analysis from Singapore demonstrates the feasibility of transanal total mesorectal excision with delayed coloanal anastomosis (TaTME-DCAA) as a surgical alternative for non-metastatic low rectal cancer.

Linaclotide works well for functional constipation in children

The guanylate cyclase C agonist linaclotide helps increase the frequency of bowel movements in children with functional constipation, according to data from a phase III trial.

Mirtazapine ups calorie consumption in NSCLC patients with anorexia

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In advanced nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients with anorexia, treatment with mirtazapine leads to a substantial increase in energy intake despite having no effect on appetite, as shown in a study.

Diagonal earlobe crease tied to higher cardiovascular risk

Having an unhealthy lifestyle, such as smoking, drinking, and being sedentary, can increase the risk of clinical events in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) who are at low risk of stroke, reports a study.

A diagonal earlobe crease, especially when it is complete, bilateral, deep, and has accessory creases, appears to independently predict an increased cardiovascular risk, reveals a study.

18 Jan 2024

Unhealthy lifestyles raise risk of cardiac events in low-risk AF patients

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18 Jan 2024

HFNT provides relief for patients with dyspnoea

High-flow nasal cannula therapy (HFNT) is effective in reducing the intensity of the sensory and affective components of dyspnoea, independent of oxygen addition, suggests a study.